The number of American filing for jobless claims falls to lowest level in 6 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels….
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Satirical news publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction
The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School…
U.S. wholesale inflation picks up slightly in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary…
Maker of Coach handbags calls off merger with company that produces Michael Kors accessories
NEW YORK — Fashion company Tapestry said it’s terminating its proposed merger with Capri because the two luxury groups don’t expect to overcome an antitrust…
Japan’s sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine’s appeal
OME, Japan — Deep in a dark warehouse the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 2,640 gallons of the…
A diminished Biden heads to APEC summit in Peru, overshadowed by China’s Xi
LIMA, Peru — If things had gone differently last week, U.S. President Joe Biden could have arrived at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru…
U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases…
GM recalling big pickups and SUVs because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing risk of a crash
DETROIT — General Motors is recalling nearly 462,000 pickup trucks and big SUVs with diesel engines because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing the…
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
LOS ANGELES — Donald Trump’s election win is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates even before he gets back to the White House. The president-elect…
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
LONDON — Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an…